Experimental Painting - Online Course - Community Learning - 10:00-13:00

Online Courses, Nottingham

Important update: Bookings will close 7 days before the course starts.

Key details

Date -
Sessions Saturdays: 10am - 1pm
No. sessions 5
Venue Online Courses, Nottingham
For ages 19+
Group size 5 - 12
Cost FREE - £33.75

Creative exploration unfolds the playful act of experimentation, using alternative tools, materials and techniques. By delving into the myriad applications of mixed-media painting, the creative process is reignited, opening up a gateway for artistic works to grow and flourish. 


During first 3 sessions learners will experiment specific techniques and during session 4 and 5 they will complete a final project. 

  • Researching the subject 
  • Working out the composition 
  • Employing specific techniques 
  • Exploring non-traditional substrates and tools 
  • Acrylic media 

Achieve an overall harmony in your paintings when experimenting innovative painting techniques like: Splattering and Dripping, Pulling and Scraping, Pouring, Finger painting. Learners will be venturing out on their own creative path with a unique voice and vision. 


You will need:

  • Acrylic paint, white gesso, board canvases, paper. 

This is an online course. A suitable electronic device such as a laptop, tablet or smartphone with internet access will be required. Learners will be required to download and use Zoom (free software).




To secure your place on the course BOTH the following must be done:

  • Complete the EVENTBRITE BOOKING.
  • Complete our INSPIRE ONLINE ENROLMENT FORM for each person attending the course.

You should be redirected to the Inspire Online Enrolment Form after completing the Eventbrite booking.  If you are not redirected, please use the link supplied in the Eventbrite booking confirmation email.

To book and enrol on one of our courses, you must have been a resident in the UK for the past 3 years.

Some exceptions may apply if you are living in the UK with evidence of the right to remain and are from an EEU/EEAU country (completion of a questionnaire will be required).

As we no longer receive funding for our ESFA-funded courses for learners living in the devolved areas listed below, full cost fees would apply to these courses if you live in these areas:

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, Greater Manchester, Greater London, Liverpool City Region, Tees Valley, West Midlands and West of England.

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